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Overview

Successful Forensic Science majors at Fairmont State University will be proficient in:

Problem solving

Legal analysis and application

Quantitative reasoning

Investigation

Scientific laboratory procedures

A number of educational elements must be covered in a Forensic Science program. The Forensic Science curriculum at Fairmont includes courses in forensic sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, and math.

Career Opportunities

The annual median wage for a Forensic Science Technician is $47,680.00, and the projected need for this career field is expected to increase by 21% until 2016. Forensic Science students who go directly into the workforce are often: